First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 June 1975 · 15:58 local in London
1975-06-16 14:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:58 local time in London on 16 June. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
1975
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (23°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 15:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:19
Next moonset
00:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1975
23
Full Moon
Below horizon17:54 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jun · Moon -27°
Jul 1975
1
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1975
9
New Moon
Not visible05:10 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jul · Moon -2°
Jul 1975
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:47 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jul · Moon 21°